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Royal Challengers Bengaluru launches unique sports training facility in Mundgod
The New Indian Express Bengaluru
|December 14, 2024
EIGHTEEN-year-old Akshay Siddi holds a dream in his heart. He has been practicing tirelessly to complete the 100-meter sprint within 11 seconds.
This achievement will soon take him to the United Kingdom, where he will train under Olympic-level coaches. Akshay's parents, who are farmers, see this as a monumental accomplishment for their son as he chases his dream.
Thanks to the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), many Siddi boys and girls can now dream of excelling in sports. In collaboration with the GoSports Foundation, RCB has established a unique sports training facility in Mundgod, Uttara Kannada district. Mundgod, also known for its famous Tibetan monasteries, now houses a facility equipped with a hostel, kitchen, trainers, and an indoor gym. Around 25 boys and girls, selected from different parts of the district, are staying and receiving specialized sports training here.
This story is from the December 14, 2024 edition of The New Indian Express Bengaluru.
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